Popularity Contest: Ford F-150 remains Canada’s most sought-after vehicle, Honda Civic surges in popularity
Toronto, Ontario — Canadian automotive marketplace AutoTrader unveiled a report last Thursday concerning car shopper preferences in 2022, indicating that luxury and mainstay vehicles remain the most popular vehicles, with interest in more economic options driving other contenders towards the Top 10. Impressively, the Ford F-150 holds strong as Canada’s most sought-after vehicle for the […]
Hert Reputations: Hertz to pay out $168 million for false car theft accusations
Toronto, Ontario — The Hertz car rental company is being forced to pay customers approximately $168 million by the end of the year, after falsely accusing an undisclosed number of customers of stealing rented vehicles. According to a press release from the company, this settlement will resolve more than 95 percent of pending theft report […]
EV/AV Report: Teaching cars and unplugged EVs
Toronto, Ontario — In this week’s EV/AV report, scientists teach cars about social cues, Honda releases a hydrogen and electric based CR-V successor, and the Dutch Lightyear 0 solar vehicle enters production. This is the latest in electric and autonomous vehicles. Social Faux Pas German scientists from the city of Karlsruhe have presented a prototype that […]
Prison Break: Ostriches escape Alberta enclosure, police chase ensues
A ostrich on the loose – what would you do? (Taber Police Service/Facebook) Taber, Alberta — About 20 ostriches escaped from an enclosure in the town of Taber, rampaging through the streets until a combined force of RCMP and Taber police officers arrived to detain them. According to the Taber Police Service, officers dealt with […]
Chopping List: Équité Association releases annual top 10 most stolen vehicles in Canada list
Toronto, Ontario — Équité Association has released its list of the Top 10 Most Stolen Vehicles across the country, noting that Canada has become a prime hunting ground in the stolen vehicle trade. Further analysis indicates that high end vehicles of all kinds are being targeted, with fob relay attacks and the reprogramming of fobs […]
Put to the Test: Albertan earns Medallion of Excellence at WorldSkills car painting competition
Silkeborg, Denmark — After months of training and international travel, the WorldSkills car painting competition held in Silkeborg, Denmark is officially a wrap, as Canadian rising star Dorien Lozeau returns with a Medallion of Excellence for his performance. The young painter based out of CSN Black Ace in St. Paul, Alta., and former Bodyworx Professional […]
Welcomes of the Week: CARSTAR Strathmore reopens
Strathmore, Alberta — The CARSTAR banner of collision repair centres is proud to announce that the same folks you’ve grown to trust for repairs in Strathmore, Alta. are still very much around and working out of a brand new facility inside Strathmore Ford. Operating manager, Janece Crocker, and director of operations, Steve Billings, have a […]
Legal Speak: Burger joint sign falls on customer’s car, deal reached despite non-liabile insurance claims
Calgary, Alberta — A Calgary driver has finally received compensation after a restaurant sign fell on her car and two separate insurers ruled against her claim. Julie Moses, the driver in question, told Global News on Tuesday that her car was damaged by a falling sign while paying for an order at local burger joint, […]
Staying Fluid: HMFT named preferred distributor of GFS products in Alberta and Saskatchewan
Wisconsin, United States — Global Finishing Solutions (GFS) is proud to partner with MHFT, formerly known as Howard Marten Fluid Technologies, as its preferred automotive and truck refinish distributor in Alberta and Saskatchewan, giving body shops and collision repair centres a reliable equipment supplier with a history of fluid handling expertise. This follows HMFT’s acquisition […]
More Seats at SAIT: Alberta trades training investment to open 300 classroom seats
Edmonton, Alberta — The auto body program at the Southern Alberta Institute of Technology (SAIT) is among three training institutions in the province due to receive a boost in classroom funding, thanks to an investment announced last Friday. In addition to its northern counterpart NAIT, as well as Portage College and its many campuses, SAIT’s […]
